Alternatives Investment Specialist (m/f/d)

UBS Financial Services; Singapore; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Alternatives Investment Specialist to enhance their global wholesale business. This role involves building strategic partnerships and generating sales in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in alternative investments, demonstrating a strong ability to manage relationships with sophisticated investors. Join a collaborative team that values diverse skills and offers growth opportunities in a high-growth environment. This position promises a rewarding career path for those passionate about alternative investments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in alternatives distribution or investment banking.
• Strong record in managing relationships with institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish partnerships with distribution partners.
• Develop strategic distribution plans and deliver investment insights.

Skills

Alternatives Distribution

Investment Sales

Strategic Partnerships

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Alternatives Investment Specialist

Location: Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore

Department: Sales, Asset Management

Job Type: Full Time

Your Role

Are you an experienced business development professional with a passion for alternative investments? Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where you can build new businesses and negotiate strategic partnerships? Are you skilled in managing complex sales processes and engaging sophisticated, institutional investors?

We are seeking an Alternatives Investment Specialist to drive the growth of our global (ex US) wholesale business for Unified Global Alternatives (UGA). This role involves building strategic partnerships with distribution partners and wholesale clients to expand our footprint in this client segment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating sales, developing new relationships, and deepening existing ones to drive growth. This highly collaborative role requires a strong team player with a deep understanding of alternative investments including private markets, real assets, and hedge funds, and the ability to engage with sophisticated investors. Responsibilities include:

1. Identifying main distribution partners across wealth managers, private banks, family offices, and institutional clients in each market.
2. Developing and executing strategic distribution plans in collaboration with local teams.
3. Establishing strategic partnerships with UGA’s target clients in close collaboration with local generalist client coverage teams.
4. Providing tailored investment solutions by working with investment teams to align offerings with client needs.
5. Leading new product initiatives and providing market feedback for product development.
6. Acting as a thought leader, offering insights and market intelligence to partners and clients.
7. Delivering presentations and investment insights to stakeholders.
8. Covering private clients alongside wholesale distributors in select markets to showcase UGA’s offerings.

Your Career Comeback

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Your Team

You will be part of UGA’s Wholesale & Partnerships team, reporting to the Global (ex US) Head of Wholesale & Partnerships for UGA.

Your Expertise

• Ideally 10+ years of experience in alternatives distribution, investment sales, investment banking, or private markets with a strong record in strategic partnerships.
• Deep knowledge of alternative asset classes, including private equity, private credit, hedge funds, and real assets.
• Strong ability to manage long sales cycles and build relationships with wholesale and institutional investors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter, thriving in a high-growth environment.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills; fluent English required, additional languages are a plus.

About Us

UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager, operating in over 50 countries with four main divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management, and Investment Bank.

Join Us

We value diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive culture. We offer challenges, growth opportunities, and flexible working options. We are committed to disability inclusion and provide accommodations during our recruitment process.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA, UBS Recruiting

Disclaimer

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and support diversity within our workforce.